98Notification of decision

98 Notification of decision

(1) If the Joint Authority grants an extension of an exploration licence under section 95 or 97, the Joint Authority must give the licence holder a written notice that informs the holder of: (a) the grant of extension; and (b) the period of the extension; and (c) if the extension is subject to conditions—the conditions. (2) If the Joint Authority refuses an application for a licence extension, the Joint Authority must give the licence holder a written notice that informs the holder of: (a) the refusal; and (b) the reasons for the refusal.